About Draig Wern Fencing Club...
THe Herefordshire Fencing Club was founded in October 2011 by the three musketeers: Daniel Robinson, Peter Ellis & Alan Smith. After numerous meetings with the Hereford & Worcester County Fencing Union Daniel, a local boy from Ross-on-Wye but an international fencer and coach by trade decided to take on the role as club coach. Peter Ellis, an experienced fencer who had moved to the area from the Isle of Wight took on the role as club secretary and Alan Smith another experienced fencer and a local from the nearby town of Leominster took on the role of club Chairman. From the beginning the three knew the odds were stacked against them as numerous clubs in the are over the decades had been set up and failed shortly soon after. After hitting some tough obstacles to begin with, the club soon became a success, attracting children and adults from all over the area. Below a timeline of the club's history.
Our International, National, Regional & County Selections...
2019
2018
members of the club are selected to represent West Midlands at the British Youth Championships.
(S.Peake ~ )
(S.Peake ~ )
Hereford & Worcester win Excalibur for the third time!
2017
Sophie Peake is selected to represent West Midlands at Cadet Winton.
1 member of the club is selected to represent Great Britain at Under 17 International Events.
(S.Peake)
(S.Peake)
members of the club are selected to represent West Midlands at the British Youth Championships.
(S.Peake ~ )
(S.Peake ~ )
Hereford & Worcester are runners up at Excalibur!
2016
Alice Watson is selected to represent Wales at the UK School Games.
10 members of the club are selected to represent West Midlands at the British Youth Championships.
(S.Peake ~ )
(S.Peake ~ )
Hereford & Worcester win Excalibur for the second time!
12 members of the club are selected to represent Hereford & Worcester at Excalibur.
(D.Robinson ~ )
(D.Robinson ~ )
2015
Sophie Peake is selected to represent West Midlands at Cadet Winton.
Alice Watson & Abigael Watkins are selected to represent Wales at Cadet Winton.
1 member of the club is selected to represent Great Britain at Under 17 International Events.
(E.Woodhouse)
(E.Woodhouse)
2 members of the club are selected to represent Great Britain at Under 20 International Events.
(A.Turley ~ D.Lawson)
(A.Turley ~ D.Lawson)
Alice Watson & Katie Rawlins are selected to represent Wales at the UK School Games.
Rebecca Wakefield & Danielle Lawson are selected to represent England at the UK School Games.
Danielle Lawson, Eliza Woodhouse & Rebecca Wakefield are selected to represent England at the Under 17 Commonwealths in Cape Town, South Africa.
10 members of the club are selected to represent West Midlands at the British Youth Championships.
(S.Peake ~ E.Woodhouse ~ E.Kewin ~ E.Shepherd ~ A.Cupper ~ L.Trevethan ~ D.Lawson ~ A.Turley ~ K.Sipahi ~ C.Smith)
(S.Peake ~ E.Woodhouse ~ E.Kewin ~ E.Shepherd ~ A.Cupper ~ L.Trevethan ~ D.Lawson ~ A.Turley ~ K.Sipahi ~ C.Smith)
4 members of the club are selected to represent Wales at the British Youth Championships.
(A.Watson ~ A.Watkins ~ R.Wreyford ~ K .Rawlins)
(A.Watson ~ A.Watkins ~ R.Wreyford ~ K .Rawlins)
Hereford & Worcester win Excalibur for the first time in the event's 50 Year History.
12 members of the club are selected to represent Hereford & Worcester at Excalibur.
(D.Robinson ~ A.Robinson ~ P.Bond ~ R.McMorran ~ P.Huttenun ~ J.Rees ~ S.Peake ~ A.Watson ~ K.Rawlins ~ D.Lawson ~ S.Townsend ~ R.Wakefield)
(D.Robinson ~ A.Robinson ~ P.Bond ~ R.McMorran ~ P.Huttenun ~ J.Rees ~ S.Peake ~ A.Watson ~ K.Rawlins ~ D.Lawson ~ S.Townsend ~ R.Wakefield)
2014
Daniel Robinson is selected to represent England at the Senior Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Largs, Scotland.
Alix Turley & Danielle Lawson are selected to represent Great Britain at the Under 17 World Championships.
Alix Turley & Danielle Lawson are selected to represent Great Britain at the Under 17 European Championships.
5 members of the club are selected to represent Great Britain at Under 17 International Events.
(A.Turley ~ D.Lawson ~ R.Wakefield ~ E.Woodhouse ~ K.Rawlins)
(A.Turley ~ D.Lawson ~ R.Wakefield ~ E.Woodhouse ~ K.Rawlins)
6 members of the club are selected to represent West Midlands at the British Youth Championships.
(S.Peake ~ A. Maggi ~ E.Woodhouse ~ E.Kewin ~ D.Lawson ~ A.Turley)
(S.Peake ~ A. Maggi ~ E.Woodhouse ~ E.Kewin ~ D.Lawson ~ A.Turley)
3 members of the club are selected to represent Wales at the British Youth Championships.
(A.Watson ~ A.Watkins ~ K .Rawlins)
(A.Watson ~ A.Watkins ~ K .Rawlins)
Jarred Mittelholzer an experienced Foilist joined Daniel Robinson's coaching team at the club.
10 members of the club are selected to represent Hereford & Worcester at Excalibur.
(D.Robinson ~ A.Robinson ~ P.Bond ~ A.Maggi ~ J.Rees ~ K.Rawlins ~ A.Turley ~ S.Townsend ~ R.Wakefield ~ D.Lawson)
(D.Robinson ~ A.Robinson ~ P.Bond ~ A.Maggi ~ J.Rees ~ K.Rawlins ~ A.Turley ~ S.Townsend ~ R.Wakefield ~ D.Lawson)
2013
7 members of the club are selected to represent Hereford & Worcester at Excalibur
(D.Robinson ~ A.Robinson ~ J.Rees ~ D.Gabb ~ S.Townsend ~ A.Turley ~ R.Wakefield)
(D.Robinson ~ A.Robinson ~ J.Rees ~ D.Gabb ~ S.Townsend ~ A.Turley ~ R.Wakefield)
2012
Daniel Robinson is made Hereford & Worcester County Captain.
John Rees an experienced Epee Coach joined Daniel Robinson's coaching team at the club.
2011
October 10th, first ever club night for Herefordshire Fencing Club.
Club Founded by Daniel Robinson, Peter Ellis and Alan Smith.
Club Founded by Daniel Robinson, Peter Ellis and Alan Smith.
